When I first heard about Patric Gagne, a diagnosed sociopath with a buzzy new memoir, I was intrigued. If she lives without the social emotions that often hold us back — embarrassment, jealousy, and shame — does she actually have a superpower? What can she teach us about failure, and does she fear it like the rest of us do? After tearing through her book, I ... Show More
Mar 2026
Fail Again: Aimee Mann Is In My Pantheon
This episode originally aired November 19, 2024 It was a real magic moment to connect with Aimee Mann, a musician I’ve listened to for decades. She indulges my curiosities about lyric choices and instrumental training, and I learn how much goes on behind the scenes of an Aimee Ma ... Show More
58 m
Dec 2024
Sociopath by Patric Gagne
“My name is Patric Gagne, and I’m a sociopath” has to be up there with one of the most gripping opening lines in the pantheon of memoirs. Sociopath, the story of one woman’s diagnosis and how she has built a full life beyond it, has been extremely buzzy since its April release, a ... Show More
37m 48s
Apr 2024
A Sociopath's Guide to Death, Sex, and Money
Patric Gagne says being a sociopath is like having an emotional learning disability. In this episode, she talks about the good and the bad of having limited access to shame and guilt, how she overcame violent compulsions, and becoming a wife and mother. Death, Sex & Money is now ... Show More
44m 27s
May 2024
Patric Gagne: Sociopaths, compulsive behaviours, and theft
<p>Sociopathy should be understood as a spectrum disorder. It’s a disorder that affects roughly 5% of the population – similar to the number of people who have depression or anxiety. Patric Gagne is a sociopath.</p><p> </p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Patric explains the dif ... Show More
55m 29s
Apr 2025
#411 — The Victimhood Pandemic
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman about Scott's new book, <em><a href="https://amzn.to/42Is3JI">Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential</a></em>. They discuss victimhood culture, narcissism and psychopathy, the personal ... Show More
31m 12s
<p><span class="Formatted">What's it like to be a sociopath?</span></p> <p><span class="Formatted">This week's guest tells us. On this episode, Katy sits down with author and self-described sociopath Patric Gagne for a LIVE interview with audience at <a href= "https://townhallsea ... Show More